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Cranberry Orange Sauce
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Instructions
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Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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When they reach a boil, turn the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the berries start to pop.
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Turn off heat and cool. Remove the cinnamon stick.
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Serve warm or chilled.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zest Before Juicing 🍊Zest your oranges before extracting juice to capture the aromatic oils in the peel, then add the zest to the sauce for intensified citrus flavor without extra liquid.
- Macerate Cranberries First 🫐Toss fresh cranberries with a tablespoon of sugar 15 minutes before cooking to release their juices and reduce the overall sugar needed while deepening flavor complexity.
- Toast Your Cinnamon Stick 🌀Lightly toast the cinnamon stick in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding it to release its essential oils, creating a warmer, more pronounced spice profile in your sauce.
- Achieve Perfect Consistency 👌Cook uncovered on medium heat until the mixture reaches 220°F (7-10 minutes), then remove from heat—it will thicken as it cools without becoming overly gelatinous or broken.
- Balance Tartness with Timing ⏱️Taste and adjust sweetness in the last 2 minutes of cooking; fresh orange juice's natural sugars intensify as liquid reduces, preventing an over-sweetened final product that masks the cranberry tang.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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